Archive for February 2012
Library creates new student workrooms for group work
17 February 2012
Through a recent refurbishment, the Library has created three new Student Workrooms, two of which are available for students to book for group work.
Research team introduces mobile technology to the classroom
17 February 2012
A research team at the University of Bath has introduced mobile technology into the learning experiences of young people.
Two postgrads land prestigious science communications placements
16 February 2012
Two Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies PhD students, Kathryn Wills and Jenny Crabtree, have secured prestigious placements, giving them the opportunity to communicate science to a wider audience, which will build on skills learnt during the public engagement module.
I-SEE hosts visit from EPSRC Energy Team
16 February 2012
The Institute for Sustainable Energy & the Environment hosted a visit by the Energy Team at the Engineering & Physical Science Research Council on 2 February 2012. Led by Tim Mays (I-SEE) a series of short, invited research talks were delivered by energy and environment researchers across campus.
Holburne Museum in the running to win £100,000
16 February 2012
The Holburne Museum in Bath has been longlisted for the Art Fund Prize 2012, the UK’s annual ‘museum of the year’ award, and the biggest prize for arts and cultural organisations in the country. Ten museums in total across the country are in with the chance to win £100,000 and the prestigious award, which will be announced on 19 June 2012.
Suspension of industrial action by University & College Union
15 February 2012
The University & College Union (UCU) has informed the Vice-Chancellor that their members have decided to suspend the current action short of a strike which they have been undertaking since 10 October 2011.
Placements – Business Process Review
15 February 2012
The University has begun a Placements Business Process Review, with support from Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS) Consulting. The aim is to define and agree a common framework for placement provision across the University by September 2012.
Holburne’s historic book collection returns to Museum
14 February 2012
The Library’s cataloguing team has recently completed a project to catalogue the Holburne Museum’s historic book collection in conjunction with the re-opening of the Museum in May last year.
The science of sports performance and injury prevention
14 February 2012
Dr James Bilzon will be discussing sports science research in a free public lecture at the University on Wednesday 22 February.
Mobile composition set to go global
14 February 2012
In March a University artist in residence will be launching a new musical composition compiled from mobile ringtones, which is set to go global.
Could local digital research result in our fridges ordering milk?
14 February 2012
The Technology Strategy Board has awarded £50k research funding to a project in Bath, in a Government-backed initiative which looks at the ‘Internet of Things’.
Vacancies for Heads of Department: invitation for expressions of interest
14 February 2012
Expressions of interest are now invited from eligible members of staff who wish to be considered for the Head of Department vacancy in their department.
Watch: New KTA film about BRE’s low impact building materials
13 February 2012
This new film features Andy Sutton from BRE and Professor Pete Walker who discuss their project disseminating the University’s research on low impact building materials to the construction industry.
Death of Liz Davies, former lecturer in Mathematical Sciences
13 February 2012
We are sorry to announce the death of Elizabeth Davies, former Lecturer in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, who has died at the age of 68.
Smart DC power proven a success in the south west
13 February 2012
A truce is being called to a century-old ‘War of the Currents’ following a year-long project to establish the value of direct current (DC) power in a world of widespread computer use.
Showcase lecture highlights University research in action
13 February 2012
A showcase public lecture to be held at the University will explore three outstanding projects that highlight the research progress achieved through academia and industry collaboration.
University hosts delegation from occupied Palestinian territory
10 February 2012
On Tuesday 7 February, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research) Professor Jane Millar hosted a group from the occupied Palestinian territory lead by HE Lamis al-Alami, Minister of Education & Higher Education.
Friday (0700) – University is open as normal
10 February 2012
The University of Bath is open as normal.
There has been snow overnight on the campus but our ground staff have been gritting and clearing snow.
Greco Mania: An exploration of this cultural craze
07 February 2012
Roger Vlitos, a previous tour guide on the Acropolis in Athens World and researcher in the British Museum, will be examining the causes and outcomes of the cultural craze ‘Greco Mania’ in a free public lecture at the University on 15 February.
Chemists and Engineers learn value of communicating their research
07 February 2012
Chemistry and engineering postgraduate students have been learning how they could become “the next Brian Cox”, with a masterclass in how to best communicate their research to the public. As part of their studies at the University’s Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies, the students visited hands-on science centre At-Bristol to develop ideas for an exhibit of their own which could be displayed at future engagement events, such as the Cheltenham Science Festival.